Ringgit ends lower as Middle East conflict lifts US dollar


KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit remained in a narrow trade and closed lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as heightened tensions in the Middle East weighed on market sentiment and supported the greenback.

At 6 pm, the ringgit eased to 3.9415/9480 versus the greenback from 3.9395/9465 at Wednesday’s close.

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